Robert Speck (politician)
| Robert Speck | |
|---|---|
| 1st Mayor of Mississauga | |
| In office 1968–1972 | |
| Preceded by | New position |
| Succeeded by | Chic Murray |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert W. Speck[1] April 16, 1915 Toronto Township, Ontario |
| Died | April 5, 1972 (aged 56) Mississauga, Ontario |
| Spouse(s) | Enid Elizabeth Pattison |
| Children | 3 |
| [2] | |
Robert Speck (April 16, 1915 – April 5, 1972) was a Canadian politician who was the first Mayor of the Town of Mississauga, and the town's only elected mayor.[2] Speck died while in office and Reeve Charles Murray was appointed to take his place.[3]
Speck is buried at Springcreek Cemetery in Clarkson.[1] Robert Speck Parkway, a short road in central Mississauga leading to Square One Shopping Centre is named in his honour.[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Robert W. Speck (1915 - 1972)". Find a Grave. Retrieved 24 March 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Speck, Robert". Heritage Profiles. Heritage Mississauga. 2009. Retrieved 2 March 2014.
- ↑ "Mayor of Prince Albert resigns, cites lack of support in council". The Globe and Mail. April 13, 1972. p. 8.
- ↑ Lange, Astrid. "Robert Speck Parkway named for after community-minded mayor: Street names". Toronto Star. Retrieved 13 July 2014.
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